Maintenance Lead

Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Lead, where you will play the lead role in creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You will be the primary person responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose. You will oversee all maintenance, gardening, and audits to identify and repair any faults, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for service users, staff, and visitors.

Working with established site teams, you will lead on all maintenance-related tasks for Farmfield Hospital, managing contractors and coordinating the upkeep of the service. You will be the main point of contact for all maintenance aspects at this location.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join a dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Lead you will be:

• Being the main responsible person for all maintenance aspects of Farmfield Hospital, ensuring that the buildings, facilities, and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising strong DIY and practical skills to ensure the safety and comfort of service users is maintained.
• Planning, conducting, and documenting regular safety checks, audits, and maintenance schedules.
• Leading on the repair, maintenance, and decorating of all buildings within Farmfield lodge
• Liaising with and reporting directly to the Supports Services Manager on all faults, defects, and maintenance plans.
• Coordinating, supervising, and supporting all contractors whilst on site, completing all necessary paperwork and tool checks.
  
  To be successful in this role, you will:
• Have proven experience within a maintenance role, preferably with some supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Comply with and support with overseeing all health & safety systems and procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents and colleagues at all times to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
• Be proactive, organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Support with driving tasks and oversight of staff inductions for the company vehicles.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, situated located next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £31,922
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future .

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure